The Jazz of Physics

"The Jazz of Physics" explores the profound connections between music, physics, and the universe, highlighting how legendary figures like John Coltrane and Einstein envisioned these links. Physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander traces his own journey from childhood in the Bronx to studying string theory in London, revealing how the interplay of sound waves and fundamental physics offers insights into the cosmos. This engaging work invites listeners to consider how ancient ideas like the "music of the spheres" continue to illuminate modern scientific mysteries, spanning the entire history and structure of the universe.